The Factory
Genres
Overview
This documentary film traces the struggle of Indian auto workers of the Maruti Suzuki factory in Manesar, near Delhi, in forming a union. Investigating the underbelly of class conflict and exposing a widespread system of injustice, the film focuses on the repression faced by the workers and their criminal prosecution.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
122 min
Release Date
2015-06-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Hindi
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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0.0
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